Goans burn 'Narakasur' effigies to celebrate Deepavali; CM Sawant asks people to buy local products
The Hindu
People of Goa burnt giant effigies of demon ‘Narakasura’ to begin Diwali celebration, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended greetings to the people
People of Goa burnt giant effigies of demon 'Narakasura' in the early hours of November 12 to begin Diwali celebration, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended greetings to the people and urged them to buy local products to celebrate the festival.
Goa has a long held tradition of making the effigies of Narakasura and burning them on Deepavali, marking the victory of good over evil.
The 'Narakasur Vadh' (killing of the demon) competitions were held across the coastal State to celebrate the festival.
“It symbolises the victory of good over evil. An artiste dressed as Lord Krishna performs Narakasura Vadh in the early morning hours. This is how we celebrate Diwali,” said Panaji-based historian Sanjeev Sardesai.
The tradition of performing 'Narakasura Vadh' existed even during the Portuguese rule in the State but remained subdued due to restrictions on religious freedom, he said.
After liberation from the Portuguese rule, this tradition has been followed by the young generation of Goa, he added.
People across the State put up traditional 'akashkandils' [lanterns] at the entrance of their houses to mark Diwali.
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